Mining
Jamaica holds significant mineral resources, including world-class bauxite and alumina deposits, plus construction materials, rare earth potential, and artisanal mining opportunities.
Tonnes Limestone Reserves
50B+
JISCO Alpart Investment
US$299M
Overview
Mining
Jamaica holds significant mineral resources, including world-class bauxite and alumina deposits, plus construction materials, rare earth potential, and artisanal mining opportunities.
We Keep Growing
Beyond bauxite — limestone and dimension stone
High-grade bauxite discovery (1938) made Jamaica a global producer within years of first shipment (1952). The sector has diversified into limestone and related minerals.
Browse Information CentreGrowing market share
Over 50 billion tonnes of proven limestone reserves position Jamaica for a larger share of the multi-billion-dollar global limestone industry.
Growing investments
Major players have invested substantially over the past 50 years, including JISCO's US$299 million takeover of Alumina Partners of Jamaica.
Growing infrastructure
Continued build-out of infrastructural support for bauxite and alumina mining and production.
We're in Demand
Pure deposits close to major markets
Proximity to North America and Brazil, near-surface deposits for cost-effective extraction, and some of the world's purest limestone support competitive mining investment.
Browse Information CentreRich mineral endowments
Limestone, bauxite, clay, shale, and hard volcanic rocks suitable for skid-resistant aggregate.
Marbles & dimension stone
Vibrant colours and unique grains support luxurious and high-end applications.
Convenient extraction
Deposits near the surface enable safer, cost-effective mining operations.
Mining
Investment Opportunities
Limestone Value-added Production
Apply enormous high-quality limestone deposits (98% CaCO₃ high-purity grade) to manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses.
Browse resourcesMarble & Dimension Stone
Invest in the dimension stone industry and explore marble deposits with high economic potential across the island.
Browse resourcesBauxite & Alumina
Expand mining and refining operations in a sector that continues to attract major international investment and infrastructure build-out.
Browse resourcesNon-metallic Minerals
Develop silica sand, marl, fill, clay, and other non-metallic minerals near the surface for cost-effective extraction.
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Sector Performance
50B+ tonnes Proven limestone reserves — Cited on sector page · JAMPRO Mining sector page
98% CaCO₃ High-purity limestone grade available — Cited on sector page · JAMPRO Mining sector page
US$299M JISCO investment to take over Alumina Partners of Jamaica — Cited on sector page · JAMPRO Mining sector page
From Our Partners
Read on Jampro“Jamaica's mining sector continues to attract interest — Jiquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) invested US$299 million to take over Alumina Partners of Jamaica.”
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